School Completion Programme (SCP) Project Worker

Wwetb; Ireland; Remote; EUR 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) invites applications for a part-time SCP Project Worker in Dungarvan and An Rinn. The role supports primary and post-primary children identified as at risk of early school leaving, helping them stay on track to a leaving certificate or suitable qualification.

You will work with the SCP Coordinator and team to design, organise, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes, with collaboration across local, regional and national partners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in educational or community settings.
• Ability to design, implement and monitor programmes under supervision.
• Collaborative approach with local partners.

Responsibilities

• Work with SCP team to design, organise, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes.
• Collaborate with local, regional and national agencies as required.
• Assist in delivering initiatives under the Coordinator's direction and Local Management Committee targets.

Job description

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB)

School Completion Programme (SCP) Project Worker

Dungarvan and An Rinn SCP

Part-Time/Fixed-Term Contract until approx. 15th November 2027

25 hours per week over 3 days

The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme of support for primary and post primary children and young people who have been identified as potentially at risk of early school leaving or who are out of school and have not successfully transferred to an alternative learning site (i.e. Youthreach, Community Training Centre etc.) or employment. SCP aims to retain a young person to completion of the leaving certificate, equivalent qualification or suitable level of educational attainment which enables them to transition into further education, training or employment.

The Project Worker will work with the Coordinator and the SCP Team to design, organise, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes for children and young people. Collaboration with projects and agencies at local, regional and national level as necessary will be expected. Project Workers will assist in the implementation and delivery of initiatives under the direction of the Coordinator and the targets agreed by the Local Management Committee (Board of Management of the SCP).

Important Notes

• Canvassing by or on behalf of any candidate will result in disqualification.
• Shortlisting may apply
• Late applications will not be accepted
• WWETB is an equal opportunities employer